The University of Toledo

BIOL 6000/8000

A writing intensive course for new graduate students that focuses on scientific hypothesis testing and reading the original literature in biology.

Analysis of recent developments in prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology through evaluation and discussion of current literature.

Library screening and sequencing of selected clones.

Anadvanced course that stresses the experimental basis for current concepts of cell structure and function.

Prerequisite: BIOL 3030; CHEM 6500. An in-depth discussion of techniques used in the study of cell and molecular biology. Examples include chromatography, all fractionation, electrophoresis cell and molecular cloning.

See CHEM 6510/8510

See CHEM 6520/8520

See CHEM 6530/8530

Introduction to research on a selected problem under the direction of an individual faculty member.

Presentation on research or current literature by graduate students, faculty, or guest speakers.

Prerequisite: Prior consent of both the department and the proposed supervisor. Scientist-supervised study of research done in an extramural research institute or scientific laboratory. Written and oral reports to the department required.

Research that normally contributes to the fulfillment of the M.S. thesis requirement.

Seminar/discussion of significant current topics or problems in biology.

Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Faculty directed readings or projects in a specific area of Biology.